Gracie was lazing around on the bed this afternoon so I decided to grab the opportunity to take her photo for Caturday. This is the first shot I took and, rather miraculously, despite the fact that it was taken at a shutter speed of 1/15 of a second it was the sharpest one I took!

This shot was taken with my latest photographic acquisition – a Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens I bought second hand when I was in Cheltenham on Friday. I’d been contemplating buying this lens for some time as it becomes the equivalent of a 50mm lens (well, 48mm for the pedants among you) on my crop sensor camera. I’ve been saving up a small amount each month and putting it in a separate ‘lens fund’ so I was delighted to discover this particular lens within my budget. I’m looking forward to taking that huge aperture out for a stroll very soon – as you will no doubt have noticed I’m rather fond of using a shallow depth of field!

What a lovely shot of Gracie. Lynda · 2010-08-23: 12:14

very beautiful and wise Gracie ! josy63 · 2010-08-23: 13:04

ho! it's caturday! wonderful shot! tomie · 2010-08-23: 14:42

Oooh new lens - very nice! Sharon · 2010-08-23: 15:06

Yaaaayyy!! Happy Caturday :-)) ????? · 2010-08-23: 15:36

I'm looking forward to see the results of the new lens... shallow depth of field often make picures very interesting! Besides, this is a great photo, and a very sweet cat! MsCumberdale · 2010-08-23: 15:41

wonderful photo! Eiram · 2010-08-23: 15:50

Very beautiful! loulou169 · 2010-08-23: 19:09

What a wonderful shot, Gracie looks relaxed mystic1 · 2010-08-23: 20:44

Beautiful. I really need to move to where I can have a pet. This sucks. ????? · 2010-08-23: 21:38

Always lovely to see Gracie on Caturday ;))) This is is nice shot, Helen....great light! lookagain · 2010-08-24: 07:43

Amazing details, especially her whiskers. SunflowerGirl · 2010-08-24: 22:20

Superb photo! :)) Goldbrandi · 2010-08-25: 12:58

Lovely shot of Gracie =^^= Melusine · 2010-08-31: 13:42

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